Revealed: West Ham senior figure lands extra £1.2bn amid takeover latest

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(Credit: Manh Tung - Breaking Media) Thu 7 May 2026 16:24, UK West Ham United co-owner Daniel Kretinsky has seen his fortune increase by more than £1.2billion over the past year. Kretinsky is yet to attempt to take control of West Ham, but he is looking to have more influence on matters at the London Stadium after recently taking up a role as joint-chair alongside David Sullivan and Vanessa Gold. 💰West Ham United Finance Update💰 Inside the transfer budget, PSR compliance, ownership investment, and the latest London Stadium commercial news.

VISIT THE WEST HAM FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How Daniel Kretinsky is looking to increase his West Ham stakeKarren Brady’s recent exit as West Ham’s vice-chair has led to speculation around the club’s leadership moving forward. The 57-year-old spent 16 years with the Hammers, having joined in 2010 following Sullivan and the late David Gold’s takeover.

Sullivan is currently the largest shareholder with a 38.8 per cent stake, while Kretinsky still owns 27 per cent and the Gold family’s shares are worth 25.1 per cent. Why on-field matters are West Ham’s immediate focusThe immediate focus for West Ham’s hierarchy is doing all they can to help the club remain in the Premier League this season.